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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1912
Page
13
Work at the South End grounds is advancing rapidly ahead of the April 1 opening. Bleachers on the third base side have been torn out and left center seating removed, creating a longer left field. A strong hit into that area should yield more bases than ever before on these grounds.
The article describes major grandstand work to create a bridged divided seating area with a new 1600 capacity addition. Ground thaw delays plate and baselines but preparations continue with Secretary Kelley and President Ward on site. California signings arrive for the 1912 season, including Hall of Ventura joining Coffins and Hooper in accepting terms.
Mex Clay formerly of Dorchester High and Stone School has been appointed coach of the Stone School baseball team for the coming season. A former star pitcher, he set an interscholastic strikeout record with 21 in one game. He played three years at Dorchester High and one year at Stone, and will assume duties in a few weeks as players practice indoors before outdoor sessions.
Ping Bodie explains his low home run total last season as rival managers moving fences back. The remark frames a season where yard lines and park dimensions affected his power numbers.
Brief listing notes teams in and around Boston and Cambridge with locations on Thorndike street Rhode Island avenue and Columbia avenue. Mentions Flannery and addresses for potential Eevee teams in local area.
February 19. Baseball players aiming for regular spots on the Philadelphia Athletics depart for San Antonio Texas for spring training led by manager Connie Mack. The party includes catchers Egan Kilhullen Brown Pike Salmon McCleary pitchers Chase Whiting Strunk and other infielders. Jensen joins from a Chicago semi pro club and will meet the group in St Louis. Bonner and Hauck, former Pacific coast pitchers, will join in San Antonio.
Worcester Feb 19 Coach J Fred Powers named the Black and Red squad for the schoolboys B A A games next Saturday. Losses from Deacon Barrett Wells and eligibility issues thin the team but Captain Bosworth Curran Phipps Johnstone and Sharpe lead hopes. Johnstone seeks the high jump record, Curran shines in the mile, with Phipps Sharpe likely to place in sprints and hurdles.
Yale overwhelmed Harvard 7–0 in a dual wrestling meet at New Haven. Injuries none, several bouts went overtime or by points. Notable matches included Perry defeating Coulson in heavyweight and Little, Avery, and Ingram posting wins for Yale.
Warmer weather slowed times at the international amateur outdoor skating championship in Saranac Lake New York. R O Messetin of the Illinois Athletic Club led early in the mile and two mile but fell in the 16th lap. R L Wheeler of Montreal won the 220 yards. O B Bush of Vancouver Athletic Club showed promise but started late. Lot Roe of Haton A A Toronto won.
Brookline High School hockey was reinstated yesterday by Headmaster Hitchcock after a two week suspension for alleged roughness in the Triangular league final with Newton High. Newton High was not suspended. the team faces a demoralized outlook as its schedule likely ends early.
Yale stadium committee outlines a $700,000 program for a fireproof football stand for 60,000, a 20,000 seat combined baseball and track stand, and a new clubhouse on 100 acres on Derby Avenue opposite Yale Field. The plan aims to provide adequate playground facilities for undergraduates and will begin this spring after adoption by the university trustees.
Dalton Club of Newburyport defeated Arlington Boat Club and moved ahead in the Amateur Boston Pin League. Berry led with 329 for Dalton while Dow was the Boat Club standout with consistent scores. Newtowne and Dudley split points on Dudley alleys as low pinfall decided the outcome.
The fifth annual ball of the Olympic Club of Somerville will be held tomorrow night at Roughan's Hall Charlestown. The grand match begins at 9 o'clock led by Floor Marshal Fred v Hill and Miss Louise Whelan. Dancing runs from 8 until 3.
Chicago February 19 Officials announced that the American Bowling Congress tournament opening March 2 in Chicago drew record entries. Langtry reported 6560 five man teams 1388 two man teams and 2828 individuals with entry fees totaling 44770 dollars and nearly 30000 dollars in cash prizes to be distributed.
Denton Cy Young will leave his farm at 6 o clock tomorrow morning for Hot Springs Arkansas to undergo his annual ante season training before joining the Boston Nationals in their regular try out.
The 23rd year veteran Cy Young, at his normal weight and free of arm soreness, vows to surprise skeptics by winning most of his games next season. He recalls 1903 world series memories with Jimmy Collins and the Pirates, and his conservation approach to avoid overuse of the arm. Fans in Peosians rally to bid him farewell with chants tomorrow.
The Swedish Olympic committee notified that entries for this year’s Olympiad close in Stockholm on June 6. American officials must ship entry blanks from New York by May 29 though try-outs begin in early June. Regions must enroll candidates and forward names a fortnight before try-outs to compile a full event slate.
The Sherbrookes of Quebec, one of Canada's fastest hockey teams, will face local clubs at the Boston Arena this week. Thursday they meet the Intercolonials, and Saturday they duel the B A A seven. Captain Browny Baker and Molyneaux excel on the forward line and recently declined pro offers to stay amateur with Wanderers interest.
In New York the 18.2 billiards championship bracket produced a tie for the title after C. F. Conklin of Chicago defeated J. F. Poggenburg of the host city 400 to 888. Conklin led with a 9% high run and set a tournament high, while Poggenburg struggled in the decisive game. The tie playoff is scheduled for tomorrow.
Charles Y. Knight will fly to England with fond memories of Boston visits. He was hosted at the Lenox Hotel by J. H. MacAlman and spoke to Bay State Automobile Association members. Knight’s lecture drew a large crowd at Blackwell Hall. Alvan T. Fuller plans open house on February 22 for his 17th business anniversary with Packard cars shown in the Fuller building. Corliss Wadleigh joins George W. McNear in luxury coach design. Bay State players expect two sold out shows at Jordan Hall next weekend. Walter Bermingham tours Boston promoting his Chicago paper.
A letter urges strict A A U rule application in hurdles and relay fouls with Eller's eligibility debated. The column assesses Harvard Princeton relay conduct, Yorks boxing results, Attell Kilbane prospects, Bonhag smoke woes, and Baker Langford ruling, ending with B A A games hype and Ruhlin earnings.
J. D. McKenzie of Exeter ran a mile in 4m 264-58 at the Harvard interscholastic games in the Stadium last May, acknowledged as the record for that distance. Debates continue over bantam weights with Al Delmont and vier Wal claiming, but most critics favor Johnny Coulon. Ticket applications for schoolboy games are via the Boston Athletic Association on Boxeter Street.
Stetson High School girls defeated Revere 19 to 11 at the Revere School Gymnasium. Miss O Neil scored 13 of Stetson s points and was among several starring players including Miss Vaughn Miss Harris Miss Dennis and Miss Gillette. Referee Miss Pray Umpire Miss Lane Scorer Miss McKay Timer Miss Colburn. Time 3 periods.
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